Md Aminul Islam

Mymensingh city corporation constructing ‘public toilet’ on river land

Authorities of Mymensingh City Corporation have allegedly been constructing a public toilet on Old Brahmaputra river's land in city's Bisweswari Debi Road area

1m ago

Stone crushing business on riverbank threatens Narsunda river

A stone business hub set up along the banks of the Narsunda River in Mymensingh’s Targhat area has raised serious concerns over the river’s ecological health

2m ago

M’singh, Netrakona, Sherpur: Agriculture takes a hit from floods

The recent flash floods that marooned over 100,000 people in Mymensingh, Netrakona and Sherpur have left a trail of serious damage in the croplands of the three districts.

2m ago

Jute prices surge as production plummets

Raw jute production in Bangladesh has declined by nearly 10 percent year-on-year, mainly due to punishing heat during the planting period in March and April.

2m ago

Bamboo Craftsmen: Clinging to tradition, struggling to survive

People involved in producing bamboo-made crafts in different upazilas of Mymensingh are struggling to survive due to increased production cost and availability of plastic products.

10m ago

Tk 36 crore goes down the drain

The recent heavy rainfall reveals the poor and unplanned drainage system of Mymensingh city, one of the oldest cities in the country.

1y ago

Pagla Mosque donation boxes yield almost Tk 22 crore in 2023

A total of Tk 21,87,85,181 has been collected from the donation boxes at the historic Pagla mosque in Kishoreganj this year.

1y ago

Muktagacha Zamindar Bari: A palace in ruins for lack of care

The Atani Zamindar Palace in Muktagacha of Mymensingh has been in a dilapidated state for a long time, much to the frustration of hundreds of visitors and locals.

1y ago
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019

A family devastated by road crash

Since hearing the appalling news, Taslima Akter cried so much that her tears have dried up.

May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019

38 years of perseverance pays off for Shitol

“Failure is the pillar of success” has come to reality in Shitol Sarker’s life.

May 1, 2019
May 1, 2019

No water source for Kalmakanda Hajongs

Where there is water, there is life. A reliable source of water is one of the most fundamental requirements of any human society, but it is a far cry for people from Hajong community.

April 28, 2019
April 28, 2019

No charm left in M’singh city polls

With Awami League candidate Ekramul Haque Titu already elected unopposed in the maiden Mymensingh City Corporation (MCC) election, the May 5 polls have lost its appeal.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Lone doctor for three lakh people!

Lone doctor has been working at Durgapur Upazila Health Complex in Netrakona for the last five months, causing immense sufferings to thousands of patients.

March 15, 2019
March 15, 2019

Brick kiln beside school

An illegal brick kiln adjacent to Sabdul Sarker Government Primary School in Gouripur upazila of the district poses health hazard for the school kids.

November 19, 2018
November 19, 2018

Service at railway dispensaries continues to deteriorate

Mymensingh Railway Station dispensary building has been in an awful state for over five years, and only one doctor attends six dispensaries in different districts every day due to shortage of doctors.

September 16, 2018
September 16, 2018

Filled-up ponds cause for fire fighters' concern

Fire fighters are not getting enough water to douse blaze in Mymensingh town as most of its ponds were filled with earth, creating public concern.

August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018

Old Brahmaputra chokes on garbage

The dumping of garbage by Mymensingh municipal authorities into the Old Brahmaputra River at Kalibari Puran Gudaraghat has become a menace for residents and a serious threat to the river's health.

August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018

People's sufferings soar due to transport strike

Thousands of people are suffering as transport workers blocked Shambhuganj Bridge in Char Kalibari area, halting vehicles going to Mymensingh town through different internal routes of Mymensingh region.